1960 Riley 4 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 236 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley 4 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Riley | Seat |
| Model | 4 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
